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BASKETBALL QUEENSLAND Tuesday 18th May Edition 10 Australian National Teams COMING UP: Australian Opals: Want to support the Australian Opals on their quest for ThanksWestern to Magicall of Daythe Girls Gold & to defend their World Champion Title?? The 2010 FIBA World th Camp- 6 June & Championships will be taking place in the Czech Republic from September 23rd to October 3rd. There are 2 supporters tour packages on offer include Slumber Party Camp- 12th-13th June tour guides, flights, tickets, supporters gear & much more. Check out the Basketball Australia website for more info; www.basketball.net.au Girls with Game Development Clinic- th The Australian U19 Gems will shortly be embarking on a tour to France in Caboolture- 12 June which they will take part in two international tournaments. The first is in Noosa Girls with Game Reze from the 24th-27th June and the second in Troyes July 2nd-4th. The th Development Camp 26 team consists of one Queensland player Jillian Haughton from Townsville June who was also in the World Championship winning team last year. The two tournaments will help prepare the team for their upcoming world Blades Basketball th championship qualifying tournament in September when they must beat Holiday Camp 30 June New Zealand in the 2010 FIFA Oceania U19 Championship. South Qld Female Referee Development Australian U17 Women: Basketball Australian has just recently announced Camp 27-29 September the 12 athletes that will compete at the U17 Women’s World Titles from July 16-25 in Toulouse and Rodez, France. The team features one athlete with previous experience on the world stage, forward Gretel Tippett who was a member of the Australian U19 Women’s team that finished fifth at the 2009 FIBA U19 World Championships for Women. The team also consists of Nadeen Payne from North Queensland and Reserve Mikhaela Donnelly from Logan, Queensland. FOLLOW THE OPALS ON TWITTER!!! Get short, timely messages from Australian Opals. Twitter is a rich source of instantly updated information. It's easy to stay updated on an incredibly wide variety of topics. Join today and follow @AussieOpals GIRLS with GAME Merchandise SOUTH QLD FEMALE REFEREE DEVELOPMENT CAMP th available now! SEPTEMBER 27th-29 Check out the BQ GIRLS AGED 10-18 Website for the TALLEBUDGERA SPORT & RECREATION CENTRE order form & Size GOLD COAST- guide ☺ REGISTER YOUR INTEREST NOW!!!! WOMEN’S NATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE Check out www.wnbl.com.au for all the WNBL info & player profiles! Player Profiles CASSIE DOVER PERSONAL: DOB 23/02/1988; Height: 180cm POSITION: Guard/Forward JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Gold Coast (QLD) FIRST PLAYED IN WNBL: 2008/09 WNBL CLUBS: Dandenong 2008/09, Townsville 2009/10 WNBL CAREER NOTES: 2008/09 was Cassie’s first year in the WNBL where she held a development squad position with Dandenong. GENERAL BASKETBALL CAREER NOTES: : Cassie was a member of the QLD team that won the gold medal at the 2006 U20 National Championships and has represented Queensland South as a junior between 2000 and 2005. She was a member of the QBL Townsville Flames team that won the ACC National title in 2007 and 2008. PERSONAL INFORMATION: has 3 sisters, Candice, Brooke and Jacquiline and 1 brother Thomas. She also toured with the QAS to the USA in 2004. KRISTEN VEAL PERSONAL: DOB 24/07/1981, Height: 176cm POSITION: Guard JUNIOR ASSOCIATION: Norwood Flames (SA) FIRST PLAYED WNBL: 1997 WNBL CLUBS: AIS 1997-99; Canberra 1999-04; Sydney 2005/06 - 2008, Logan 2008/09 - Current INTERNATIONAL GAMES: 61 games (26 Junior), (35 Senior), Junior World Championships 1997 (Silver) WNBL CAREER NOTES: In the 2008/09 season four-time WNBL champion Kristen was named Logan Thunder’s Most Valuable Player after captaining the team to finish 8th in their first season in the league. Kristen averaged 9.9 points, 6.6 rebounds and4.5 assists last season. Originally an AIS player, Kristen averaged 8.6 points and 3.6 assists for the 2006/07 season. She is a former WNBA player with the Phoenix Mercury. In the 2003/04 season, she was named a WNBL Ambassador and was a member of the WNBL All-Star Five. She has led the WNBL in assists in the following years: 1998, 1998/99, 1999/00 and 2002/03. In the 2002/03 season, she averaged a career-high 5.4 assists per game (114 all up). The first of her four WNBL titles came in the 1998/99 season before successive titles with Canberra in the 1999/00 and 2000/01 seasons, and her fourth in 2002/03. GENERAL BASKETBALL CAREER NOTES: Kristen was selected 13th pick in the 2001 WNBA draft by Phoenix and played with the Mercury in 2001/02 - at the same time becoming the youngest player to play in the league. She represented SA U16, U18 and U-20 at Nationals. Under 16 North & South Women’s Teams Named Good Luck to the U16 North & South Women’s Teams who will be competing in Logan, from Exciting new Outdoor The 3rd-10th July. Be sure to get a long and group Fitness & Lifestyle Support our QLD teams!!! Program North Team: ~FREE week trial~ Caitlyn Clancy, Sarina Falvo, Alicia Froling, Keely Froling, Brianna Kerwick, Shanieka Ross, Evolution to Wellbeing is a life changing Kiarna Selsby, Ainsley Walsh, Georgia Williams, program that offers individuals the best that outdoor training can offer. Experience fun- Jade Zalar. filled sessions that not only make you feel Reserves – Ashleigh Guy, Paige Harrison, great but give you a true sense of community Sezen Oraloglu, Avea Sabatino, Tiarna Woods. & variety. Head Coach – Mathew Neason; Assistant Coach – Cathy Smith; Activities include: Network Coach – Brady Walmsly; * Yoga * Core circuits *Pilates Manager (TBA). * Strength training *Running groups * Boxing & more South Team: Whether you are a beginner or an athlete, Emily Derksen, Jessica Gajewski, Evolution delivers all your fitness targets and Ashleigh Heal, Tiana Mangakahia, Yasmin Miller, goals. Aleisha Myers, Chelsea Orbell, Soraya Page, Evolution has no contracts, is totally flexible Kalani Purcell, Megan Trinder. and the most you will pay is $55/week for the Reserves – Sarah Ambrose, Mickayla Heuston, unlimited package. Laykin Paenga, Madilyn Sanderson, Hanna Tusa, For your FREE week trial contact Kristy Wallace. Head Coach – Janelle Bressow; Assistant Coach – Rebecca Dudic; Network Amy on 0412 230 926, Coach –Nicola Taschke; Manager – Jane McNabb. [email protected] or www.evolutiontowellbeing.com.au 2010 State Championships Results Congratulations to all the teams that competed in the State Championships over Easter & the May long weekends. Thanks also to all of the coaches, officials & support staff who assisted throughout each event. Congratulations also to all of the Female Referees involved throughout each championships as well as those who received finals sports & Gold Whistle Awards. Keep it up GIRLS!!!! Age/Division Gold Silver Bronze U12 Girls Division 1 Southern District Spartans Ipswich Force Logan Thunder U12 Girls Division 2 Gladstone Power Townsville Lightning Southern District Titans U14 Girls Division 1 Logan Thunder Townsville Flames Southern District Spartans U14 Girls Division 2 Seahawks GC Gold Coast Breakers Mulgrave Coastal U14 Girls Division 3 Rockhampton Southern District Titans Brisbane Capitals Silver U16 Girls Division 1 Southern District Spartans Townsville Flames Cairns Dolphins U16 Girls Division 2 Mulgrave Magic Brisbane Capitals Silver Northside Wizards U16 Girls Division 3 Seahawks GC 2 Noosa Cyclones Southern District Titans U18 Girls Division 1 Townsville Flames South West Metro Maroochydore U18 Girls Division 2 Ipswich Force Toowoomba Redlands CONGRATULATIONS QLD U18 WOMEN’S TEAMS!! QLD SOUTH: SILVER MEDALISTS QLD NORTH: 13th PLACE GGGIIIRRRLLLSSS wwwiiittthhh GGGAAAMMMEEE Rudy Tomjanovich SSSTTTAAARRR OOOFFF TTTHHHEEE SSSTTTAAADDDIIIUUUMMM AAAWWWAAARRRDDDSSS Associations, Clubs & coaches are encouraged to nominate junior female referees & players who they believe are working hard and are deserving of recognition within the Basketball Arena. Where possible 3 refere es & 3 players across the 3 Queensland regions (North, Central & South) will be selected. Award winners will receive a Girls with Game prize pack and certificate as well as their profile placed in the Girls with Game newsletter & on the Basketball Queensland website. Nominate now for term 2!! CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS FOR TERM 2, 2010 Kayla Beverley Kayla is currently playing U12’s & U14’s Club, Representative & State Schools basketball. Kayla enjoys playing basketball because she has made some great friends, its challenging, keeps her fit & its fun! Kayla’s coach says she is a team player who always gives 100%. She consistently performs well at training and always listens. Her favourite player is Lauren Jackson and her goals in basketball are to make future representative teams at Northside wizards as well as to play in America. Kayla’s favourite playing moment was at 2010 U12 State Championships when her team was down by 20 points at ¾ time and then they fought back hard to win by 5!!! ☺ Kelly has been refereeing for the last 4 years because she wanted to Kelly Bamforth learn more about the game. She also enjoys refereeing as it gives her the opportunity to help out the younger players and teach them the rules. Kelly is currently refereeing the senior Men’s & Women’s leagues at South West basketball Association as well as juniors including BQJBC at the U12’s State Championships. Kelly takes pride in her refereeing appearance and always takes charge on the court. Kelly also assists the junior referees but always ensures she listens & takes in the knowledge given from the senior referees. Great work Kelly! Courtney Murphy Courtney started playing basketball 5 years ago because the rest of her family played. Courtney is currently playing U12 Local & Representative level basketball with her favourite players being Michael Jordan & Lauren Jackson. She loves competing at a high level & enjoys the social environment in which she gets to make long term friends.